SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars

 PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: May 5, 2006
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 105
  3. Negative: 12 out of 105
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  1. Mogul
    May 6, 2012
    4
    This is a decent time sink, but compared to other games on the maket, I can't recommend going out of your way to play this. The RPG aspects and cumbersome and not really distinctive, while the RTS elements are more annoying that interesting. If you want a great RPG party based game, there are many great games worth playing. If you want a great RTS game, there are also many great gamesThis is a decent time sink, but compared to other games on the maket, I can't recommend going out of your way to play this. The RPG aspects and cumbersome and not really distinctive, while the RTS elements are more annoying that interesting. If you want a great RPG party based game, there are many great games worth playing. If you want a great RTS game, there are also many great games in that genre. Spellforce offers a playable combination of those two genres, but nothing in the atmosphere, characters, story, or gameplay mechanics really stood out to me.… Expand
  2. Jordach545
    Nov 4, 2014
    2
    This game is horrid. I was all excited to see elements of an RPG but all I got was a lackluster warcraft, but with worse graphics (didn't think that was possible). I honestly don't see what the draw is. There are few units, the textures are terrible but the troop movement is fluid. I did spend $5 on this game but it wasn't worth it in the least. The only reason I would ever play this gameThis game is horrid. I was all excited to see elements of an RPG but all I got was a lackluster warcraft, but with worse graphics (didn't think that was possible). I honestly don't see what the draw is. There are few units, the textures are terrible but the troop movement is fluid. I did spend $5 on this game but it wasn't worth it in the least. The only reason I would ever play this game is to be reminded of old school games I used to play like Lords of the Realm or Warcraft.… Expand
  3. BernardB.
    Aug 13, 2006
    1
    Its a shallow reflection of the first part. The RTS-part has been simplified and reduced in depth, the story is worn out, and boring and the Diablo-skilltree is a shameful try, to draw undemanding players to this game. How someone can give better rates to a reduced version of the original game will stay a mystery to me.
  4. argo2001
    Dec 5, 2017
    2
    Уныло, уныло и ещё раз уныло.
    Сюжет - полное дно!
    Квесты - как в мерзких ММО. Стратегичнская часть - нормально, но не больше. Карты - дикий ужас, преогромнейшие, персонажи добираются с точки к точке целую вечность. Отвратительная игра, особенно из-за полной непроработки сюжета.    Уныло, уныло и ещё раз уныло.
    Сюжет - полное дно!
    Квесты - как в мерзких ММО.
    Стратегичнская часть - нормально, но не больше.
    Карты - дикий ужас, преогромнейшие, персонажи добираются с точки к точке целую вечность.
    Отвратительная игра, особенно из-за полной непроработки сюжета.

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best PC Game of 2006
63
#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
57
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    And tackling the huge amount of diverse RPG quests, picking up and evaluating items, advancing your character's skills to match your tactics is a thoroughly engrossing mix. SpellForce 2 is that rare beast - a thoroughly well executed hybrid game.
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  2. VideoGamer
    80
    If the game has any major flaws at all, it's that whilst the two halves of the game, RTS and RPG, mesh together brilliantly, if you take either of those elements in isolation, they're perhaps a little on the lightweight side. Fortunately, the game does have real synergy: it's greater than the sum of its parts.
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  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    The combination of RTS and RPG works well, each having its very distinct place in the overall feel of the game. Throw in that multiplayer bonus and developer Phenomic is in danger of having a hit on its hands.
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